Mount Vernon, Missouri · ZIP 65712

Mount Vernon — ZIP 65712

Mount Vernon (65712) scores 79/100 — Good for Missouri. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $237K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share25%

Property crime share75%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100

Avg math proficiency34%

Avg reading proficiency45%

Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index52/100

Typical home value$237K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$237K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

243

Violent Crime

Property Crime

193

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lawrence County, Missouri (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
MOUNT VERNON INTERMEDIATE	03–05	303	46%	45%
MOUNT VERNON MIDDLE	06–08	345	35%	39%
MOUNT VERNON HIGH	09–12	474	22%	52%
MOUNT VERNON ELEM.	KG–02	319	Not reported	Not reported
EARLY LEARNING CENTER	PK–PK	101	Not reported	Not reported
MT. VERNON TREATMENT CTR.	06–12	26	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

8,910

Median Income

$69K

Homeownership

75%

Median Age

35.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 65712 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 65712 has a school score of 61/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 65712 is approximately $237K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 65712 in Mount Vernon has an overall NeighborScore of 79/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.